Anfield Tour - Ripley

 Graham and Jennifer took us in to Anfield for our 10am tour, not quite knowing what to expect …

Memorial to the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy.Opposing supporters often leave tributes to the deceased.


Our tour guide Kenny was outstanding, he was funny, knowledgeable and so passionate about his beloved Liverpool!






                Press gallery for after match questions 

       Players enter the ground pitch through this door

And they stand next to this before enter the pitch, just in case they forget they are at Anfield!



                              The Cop - LFC


The lights provide heat and light to ensure the grass grows.

                     Jurgen Klopp’s (Manager) seat 

                                    ‘The Kop’ 


Kenny keeping Anne, Graham and Jennifer entertained!



                      European Champions’ Cups

Bill Shankly, the manager who started the dynasty!

       And one of my favourite player’s and managers.

One of the best sporting experiences I have had! Liverpool football is a mega business, generating hundreds of millions of pounds, possibly billions? It is like a religion to supporters, almost spiritual, I feel fortunate to have experienced it.

The words on Bill Shankly’s sculpture sum it up, “He made the people happy.”

A big thank you to Graham for his generosity and providing the opportunity for us! 🙏


Picked up rental car and drove to Ripley, in Yorkshire for the night, staying at the Boar’s Head.

A lovely drive through small villages and the Yorkshire Dales. Thanks to David for his great directions!



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